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Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Litigation
- Posted 21 February 2025
- LocationChristchurch
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
- Reference925998
Job description
About the Opportunity
An incredible opportunity has come up for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel with commercial litigation experience within the Christchurch market!
Our client has a well established and highly respected team in the insurance litigation space and are looking to grow with an addition of a Special Counsel (or an experienced Senior Associate). You'll be working across a range of disputes from professional indemnity and negligence claims, construction related insurance issues to statutory liability and material damages - working with a corporate clientele.
We are looking for a real go-getter, who enjoys building relationships and being a trusted advisor to our firm's clients. All work comes from Partners so no need to bring a book of business with you, we just need someone ambitious who can lead and develop a team! This firm share work and resources and operate as a cohesive unit, setting them apart from many other competitors. They also value the voice and contribution of all their team members and have a certain amount of autonomy in executing their work, as well as access to the Partners for advice or strategy. There is a Partnership track here for those who aspire to that as well!
They have a high trust model and have:
If you're looking for a fresh start for 2025, or thinking about a relocation to Christchurch, enquire now to find out more about this rare opportunity.
For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on 027 211 6718 or send your CV and academic record to liz@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.
An incredible opportunity has come up for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel with commercial litigation experience within the Christchurch market!
Our client has a well established and highly respected team in the insurance litigation space and are looking to grow with an addition of a Special Counsel (or an experienced Senior Associate). You'll be working across a range of disputes from professional indemnity and negligence claims, construction related insurance issues to statutory liability and material damages - working with a corporate clientele.
We are looking for a real go-getter, who enjoys building relationships and being a trusted advisor to our firm's clients. All work comes from Partners so no need to bring a book of business with you, we just need someone ambitious who can lead and develop a team! This firm share work and resources and operate as a cohesive unit, setting them apart from many other competitors. They also value the voice and contribution of all their team members and have a certain amount of autonomy in executing their work, as well as access to the Partners for advice or strategy. There is a Partnership track here for those who aspire to that as well!
They have a high trust model and have:
- Flexible working hours and full work-from-home setup: So you can work in a way that suits you
- Five weeks of annual leave (at Special Counsel level): Work hard, play hard.
- Competitive salary: Above-market pay plus two bonus schemes = big rewards!
- A true team-oriented culture: Collaboration is at the heart of everything they do.
- 8+ years PQE in commercial litigation and/or insurance litigation in NZ (NZ qualified lawyers looking to return from overseas are also of interest).
- Strong problem solving and client relationship management skills.
- An ability to work with a good degree of autonomy with the support of the team around you.
If you're looking for a fresh start for 2025, or thinking about a relocation to Christchurch, enquire now to find out more about this rare opportunity.
For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on 027 211 6718 or send your CV and academic record to liz@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.
